Facts about the Texas abortion law before the U.S. Supreme Court

March 2, 2016 12:36 PM

Scroll through the slideshow for eight quick facts you need to know about the Texas abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Scroll through the slideshow for eight quick facts you need to know about the Texas abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Scroll through the slideshow for eight quick facts you need to...photo-9487738.125915 - |ucfirst

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House Bill 2, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2013 and signed by then-Gov. Rick Perry, requires abortion doctors to gain admitting privileges to local hospitals and for facilities to comply with standards for surgical centers, among other provisions.

House Bill 2, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2013 and signed by then-Gov. Rick Perry, requires abortion doctors to gain admitting privileges to local hospitals and for facilities to comply with standards